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Meanings of under control in English

In check.

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Examples for "in check"
Examples for "in check"
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U.S. jobs data kept the U.S. stock market move in check, however.
Reuters
2
A few basic cost control measures will keep the budget in check.
The Irish Times
3
Analysts, however, expect slowing economic growth to keep price pressures in check.
Reuters
4
Somehow, he held his true power in check, heeding his own voice.
Samurai
5
But walking is a great way to help keep them in check.
The South African
1
He began with faith in liberty; he ended with faith in restraint.
Old and New Masters
2
Home Office subcontractors that provide escorting services are trained in restraint procedures.
The Guardian
3
He built the Tower of London, to hold the City in restraint.
The Evolution of an Empire: A Brief Historical Sketch of England
4
Before a hand could reach me in restraint, I sprang backward and ran.
Wolves of the Sea / Being a Tale of the Colonies from the Manusc...
5
But Congressional activity as to any combinations in restraint of trade was unabated.
A Brief History of Panics and Their Periodical Occurrence in the...
Usage of under control in English
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Rasello said police are still trying to get the situation under control.
The South African
2
He said there were no casualties, adding: The situation is under control.
Reuters
3
Captain Tivhulawe Tshilate of Heidelberg police said the situation was under control.
The South African
4
About 50 firefighters were needed to bring it under control, officials said.
Reuters
5
He has been under mounting pressure to bring the violence under control.
BBC
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They were pulled from the city when violence was brought under control.
Reuters
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Shuaa said this indicated that the company has kept costs under control.
Reuters
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But in recent weeks, the region has brought its outbreaks under control.
BBC
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To keep it under control and if possible reduce it, Orban said.
Reuters
10
But she said all signs point to the cluster being under control.
Radio NZ
11
Law enforcement agencies are still struggling to get violent crimes under control.
The South African
12
WE PLEDGE to bring the Fearless under control by any means necessary.
The Fearless
13
I'd thought we had the government aspect of the thing under control.
The flock
14
It's very hard to bring a large outbreak under control, Murphy said.
Radio NZ
15
The next few days, actually; after that, things would be under control.
Under the dome: a novel
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The fires were later brought under control, according to the Saudi official.
News.com.au